A real Christmas tree fills a home with the scent of the forest. The branches, like the hope of the holidays, are ever green. Choosing a tree at the stand or the farm can become a tradition.

I got a hug and a question from a friend at church in Jeromesville a few years ago. We go to a friendly church. The question was, "Can you buy a tree that is balled and burlapped and plant the tree in ...

I'll tell you a little secret if you promise not to laugh. Before I studied horticulture I didn't know the difference among evergreens, spruce, pines or conifers. Before you skip today's column ...